Explore every episode of the podcast Dominican Sisters Open Mic
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| Ep. 4: The Power of Marian Devotion, Pilgrimage, and Lourdes (Sr. Maria Rose Metzger, O.P.) | 18 Feb 2026 | 00:40:40 | |
Sr. Maria Rose sits down for a talk with Sr. Miriam about Marian Devotion, what it means to take a pilgrimage, and tells some incredible stories about Lourdes miracles that you won't want to miss! Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 3: Life of Prayer (Sr. Mary Bethany, O.P.) | 11 Feb 2026 | 00:47:19 | |
Sr. Mary Bethany joins the show to discuss building a life of prayer, her journey to religious life, and how you can build up a deeper relationship with God. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 2: Zombie Movie to Religious Sister (Sr. Elizabeth John, O.P.) | 04 Feb 2026 | 00:41:56 | |
Sr. Elizabeth John sits down with our primary host, Sr. Miriam, to discuss her conversion story. How did watching a zombie movie in high school make Sr. Elizabeth John realize that God must be real? How did she end up joining the Dominicans? Find out on this episode of Dominican Sisters Open Mic. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 1: Education and Neuroscience | 28 Jan 2026 | 01:13:45 | |
On the first episode of Dominican Sisters Open Mic, Sister John Dominic, O.P. sits down with Dr. Karen Villa and Dr. Brett Salkeld to discuss the intersection between education, neuroscience, and the Catholic faith. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 5: The Prayer of the Church – Liturgy of the Hours (Sr. Peter Thomas, O.P.) | 25 Feb 2026 | 00:32:07 | |
One of the foremost experts among our Sisters on liturgy and the Divine Office (or Liturgy of the Hours), Sr. Peter Thomas, sits down with Sr. Miriam to discuss the gift of these prayers, how it enhances the beauty of the Mass, and how you can introduce this ancient tradition into your daily life. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 7: Science vs. Faith? How about both? (St. Albert Marie, O.P., Ph.D.) | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:35:35 | |
We have another Doctor Sister on the show this week! Listen as Sr. Albert Marie, O.P., Ph.D. talks with Sr. Miriam, O.P. about her vocation story and how she was drawn to her patron, St. Albert the Great. The Sisters touch on one of the most pressing debates that pops up in the secular world – science or faith? With the help of St. Albert the Great, the Sisters explain how the two aren't even in competition with each other, with some bonus discussion about birdwatching and crochet class. Purchase "On the Body of the Lord" Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 6: I'm Not a Nerd – I'm a Dominican (Sr. Maria Frassati, O.P., Ph.D.) | 04 Mar 2026 | 00:44:42 | |
Sr. Maria Frassati Jakupcak, O.P., Ph.D., assistant professor of English and Fellow of the Core at University of St. Thomas-Houston, walks through her journey to the Sisters of Mary, explains the life of her patron – St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, and weaves in tales and insights from her own life. You won't want to miss this humorous and insightful conversation between two Sisters. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 8: Spiritual Motherhood – A Mother's Heart in the Religious Life (Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P.) | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:38:06 | |
What does it mean to be a spiritual mother? How does the Blessed Mother guide our Sisters in their own spiritual maternity as they live out the consecrated life? Sr. Mary Dominic, O.P. discusses with Sr. Miriam, O.P. and explains how her journey to religious life involved examining her own desire for motherhood. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 9: Journey to Priesthood (Fr. Seamus Kettner) | 25 Mar 2026 | 00:49:35 | |
Fr. Seamus Kettner sits down with Sr. John Dominic, O.P. to discuss his path to priesthood, the "beauty of gradualness" in his life, and how the journey to his vocation—with a particularly beautiful moment at the Our Lady of Knock Shrine in Ireland—has shaped his life as a priest. Fr. Seamus on the 5 Spiritual Disciplines: Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 10: Dear God, Show Me How to Love You More (Sr. John Dominic, O.P.) | 28 Mar 2026 | 00:59:21 | |
EARLY RELEASE (Holy Week) A foundress of the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist. Executive Director of Openlight Media. One of the leading figures in virtue education, Catholic social-emotional learning, and Catholic schools. Sr. John Dominic, O.P. (Alternate Host of Dominican Sisters Open Mic), sits down for this special episode with Sr. Miriam to discuss her incredible journey to becoming a Sister, her experience as an educator, and what she has discovered in developing virtue education materials alongside the first Catholic social-emotional learning program in existence. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 11: No Boring Days for Dominicans (Sr. Joseph Andrew, O.P.) | 08 Apr 2026 | 00:55:09 | |
One of the four foundresses of the community, Sr. Joseph Andrew, takes a seat in the studio to speak with Sr. Miriam about her life story, her role in founding the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, and what she loves about being a Sister—no boring days! This wide-ranging conversation dives into topics for people who are just beginning their spiritual journey and devout Catholics who are looking to further develop a relationship with God. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 13: Aliens? Chemistry? Science and the Search for Truth (Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph.D.) | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:45:34 | |
After an in-depth look at her personal vocation story, Sr. Stephen Patrick, O.P., Ph.D. reflects with Sr. Miriam, O.P. about a wide range of science topics – from the possibility of alien life in the universe to the wonder of a single protein – all part of God's creation.
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| Ep. 12: Should I be a Sister? The Call to Holiness and Discerning Vocations (Sr. Mercedes, O.P.) | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:52:41 | |
Have you ever thought about becoming a Sister or joining the priesthood? What is the difference between a vocation and a career? What is discernment? Our Vocations Director, Sr. Mercedes, sits down for a conversation with Sr. Miriam to discuss the most common questions she hears from young women interested in joining the community, share her own journey to becoming a Sister, and offer advice for young people – no matter where they feel God is calling them. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 15: Deep in the Heart of Siena – A Sister's Journey from Texas to Tuscany (Sr. Catherine Thomas) | 06 May 2026 | 00:57:44 | |
In the wake of her feast day, this episode centers around the incredible life and witness of St. Catherine of Siena. Who better to tell the story than a Sister who chose her as a patron saint? Sr. Catherine Thomas, O.P. sits down with Sr. Miriam, O.P. to explain how this young, faithful girl became a Doctor of the Church, along with personal testimony to the impact of St. Catherine on her own vocation journey from growing up in Texas. Shop the St. Catherine of Siena Keychain Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 14: The Word of the Lord – What makes Scripture Inspired Text? (Sr. Maria Veritas, O.P., Ph.D.) | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:36:37 | |
Have you ever wondered what makes the Bible so special? What sets it apart from other texts, and why can we trust that it is the inspired Word of God? In this conversation between Sr. Maria Veritas and Sr. Miriam, we learn the answer to these questions and many more, along with hearing about Sr. Maria Veritas' vocation journey – which includes a valedictorian speech at Harvard...in Latin. Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 16: O Blessed Mother, We Pray to Thee – Miracle of the Rosary (Sr. Mary Samuel, O.P.) | 13 May 2026 | 00:38:58 | |
How familiar are you with the Rosary? For some, you might be encountering this prayer for the first time through our podcast. Maybe others of you have prayed it every night since you were a child. Regardless of your familiarity, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to deepen their prayer life and devotion to Jesus through Mary. You'll hear Sr. Mary Samuel's vocation story, her childhood interactions with Elvis in Memphis, and insight, advice, and reflections on the prayer of the Rosary. Shop Sr. Mary Samuel's Rosary Journal Listen to Elvis Sing Miracle of the Rosary Join the Openlight Media Community: | |||
| Ep. 18: From Mother Angelica to Mother Teresa – A Reminder of Heaven (Mother Assumpta, O.P.) | 27 May 2026 | 01:05:39 | |
This episode features the Mother of all guests – literally! With over 76 years in the religious life, Mother Assumpta is a beloved figure for the Sisters. She was one of the four foundresses of the community in Ann Arbor, she served as prioress general, she helped start the Sisters of Life in New York, and she worked alongside both Mother Angelica and Mother Teresa...and that's just the beginning of her story. Tune into this conversation between Mother and Sr. Miriam to hear more about the life, lessons, and leadership of Mother Assumpta, O.P. Join the Openlight Media Community: Download the Torch App | |||
| Ep. 17: A Life of Worship – What are Vows? Why do we take them? (Sr. Louis Marie, O.P.) | 20 May 2026 | 00:53:58 | |
Did you know that our Sisters take perpetual vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience? What does that even mean? Sr. Louis Marie joins Sr. Miriam to discuss why vows matter and how they factor into the joy of religious life...along with some reminiscing on their days in a band together. And yes, it was called Force of Habit. Read about Force of Habit in the Washington Post Join the Openlight Media Community: Download the Torch App | |||
| Ep. 20: What the Church Believes – Catechesis and the Fullness of Truth (Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P.) | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:50:45 | |
Sr. Miriam sits down with Sr. Elizabeth Ann, O.P., to explore one of the Church's most essential missions — passing on the faith in its fullness. Together they dive into what catechesis truly is, why it matters far beyond a classroom, and how the Church has always understood itself as a community called to hand on the living truth of the Gospel from one generation to the next. Central to their conversation is Echoing the Mystery, a beautifully crafted catechetical resource, designed to help Catholics encounter the deposit of faith not just as information to be learned, but as a mystery to be lived. If you've ever wondered what it really means to know and share what the Church believes, this episode is for you. Purchase Echoing the Mystery Join the Openlight Media Community: Download the Torch App | |||
| Ep. 19: A Day in the Life of a Dominican Sister (Sr. John Michael, O.P.) | 03 Jun 2026 | 01:04:43 | |
Sr. John Michael, who is currently tasked with feeding all of the Sisters on a daily basis, sits down with Sr. Miriam to outline a typical day at the Motherhouse. This hour-by-hour breakdown of a Sister's routine is the perfect way to get a glimpse into religious life. Maybe you are discerning your own vocation or just looking to improve your own daily routines – No matter what brings you here, there is something to learn from a day in the life of a Sister. Join the Openlight Media Community: Download the Torch App | |||